Record at Schwechat Airport: Over 30 million passengers in sight!
On December 12, 2024, Vienna-Schwechat Airport will once again exceed the 30 million passenger mark. Learn more.

Record at Schwechat Airport: Over 30 million passengers in sight!
A historic milestone was reached at Schwechat Airport in Vienna two days ago: passenger numbers exceeded the 30 million mark for the second time in the company's history. Previously, 2019 was considered a record year with almost 31.7 million passengers. Newly released numbers from November suggest a new all-time high could also potentially be reached this year noen.at reported.
The airport acts as an important hub in Europe, particularly for flights to Eastern Europe and the Middle East. A total of 77 airlines offer connections to 217 destinations in 68 countries worldwide. The quick connection to the city makes Schwechat the most efficient transfer airport in Europe, with a connection time of just 25 minutes. In addition to national flights, there are also numerous international temptations on the program viennatouristinformation.com is confirmed.
An important transport hub
The high number of passengers shows the importance of the airport not only for Vienna, but for the whole of Europe. With a well-thought-out network of transportation options including commuter trains, regional trains and airport buses, access is extremely convenient for travelers. At the same time, the diverse shopping and dining options at the airport attract numerous passengers. The airport offers over 60 restaurants and cafés where guests can indulge in international and Austrian cuisine, further increasing the attractiveness of the location.
Continued development and increasing passenger numbers could help cement Schwechat Airport as an essential transportation hub in Europe, while at the same time continuing to heat up competition in international air travel. The next few months will show whether the airport can break its record from 2019 and how the variety of offerings will continue to develop.